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Taco vs. McFlurry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Taco and McFlurry

  • Taco has more Fiber, Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Manganese, however, McFlurry is richer in Vitamin B2.
  • Taco covers your daily Sodium needs 15% more than McFlurry.
  • McFlurry has 20 times less Fiber than Taco. Taco has 3.9g of Fiber, while McFlurry has 0.2g.
  • McFlurry contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Taco
8
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Contains more Iron +340.7%
Contains more Magnesium +88.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.4%
Contains more Zinc +224.1%
Contains more Copper +75%
Contains more Manganese +441.3%
Contains more Calcium +51.7%
Contains less Sodium -86.4%
Equal in Potassium - 208
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 11% 13% 50% 19% 8% 15% 15% 6% 0%
Contains more Iron +340.7%
Contains more Magnesium +88.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.4%
Contains more Zinc +224.1%
Contains more Copper +75%
Contains more Manganese +441.3%
Contains more Calcium +51.7%
Contains less Sodium -86.4%
Equal in Potassium - 208

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Taco
8
:
Contains more Vitamin E +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1087.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.8%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +55%
Contains more Vitamin A +138.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +305%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.051
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 12% 3% 2% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 15% 117% 39%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 2% 0% 0% 13% 57% 3% 44% 13% 3% 75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1087.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.8%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +55%
Contains more Vitamin A +138.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +305%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.051

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
3
:
Contains more Protein +120.4%
Contains more Fats +96.6%
Contains more Other +63.5%
Contains more Carbs +35.1%
Equal in Water - 61.74
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
4% 6% 27% 62%
Protein: 4.02 g
Fats: 6.46 g
Carbs: 26.82 g
Water: 61.74 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +120.4%
Contains more Fats +96.6%
Contains more Other +63.5%
Contains more Carbs +35.1%
Equal in Water - 61.74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +978.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.4%
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.282 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +978.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
2
:
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Fructose +42.9%
Contains more Sucrose +4125%
Contains more Glucose +275%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
94% 3% 2%
Starch: 14.78 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
69% 3% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 16.9 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.21 g
Lactose: 6.23 g
Maltose: 0.28 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Fructose +42.9%
Contains more Sucrose +4125%
Contains more Glucose +275%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taco McFlurry
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco McFlurry Opinion
Net carbs 15.95g 26.62g McFlurry
Protein 8.86g 4.02g Taco
Fats 12.7g 6.46g Taco
Carbs 19.85g 26.82g McFlurry
Calories 226kcal 177kcal Taco
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g 0.21g Taco
Sugar 0.9g 24.37g Taco
Fiber 3.9g 0.2g Taco
Calcium 89mg 135mg McFlurry
Iron 1.19mg 0.27mg Taco
Magnesium 32mg 17mg Taco
Phosphorus 178mg 116mg Taco
Potassium 209mg 208mg Taco
Sodium 397mg 54mg McFlurry
Zinc 1.75mg 0.54mg Taco
Copper 0.077mg 0.044mg Taco
Manganese 0.249mg 0.046mg Taco
Selenium 9.2µg Taco
Vitamin A 131IU 312IU McFlurry
Vitamin A RAE 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.08mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 0.4mg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.051mg McFlurry
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.243mg McFlurry
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.139mg Taco
Vitamin B5 0.73mg McFlurry
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.053mg Taco
Folate 19µg 3µg Taco
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.6µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg Taco
Cholesterol 28mg 16mg McFlurry
Trans Fat 0.467g 0.281g McFlurry
Saturated Fat 4.384g 3.402g McFlurry
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 1.67g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.282g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco McFlurry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Taco
19%
McFlurry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
17%
McFlurry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.47g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 343mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.982g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/nutrients
  2. McFlurry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173303/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.